Portraits in the style of the Old Masters

Madeline Fenton paints small, jewel-like portraits — of people, children and animals — using hand-prepared pigments and the techniques of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Portrait of a baby (Cecilia)

About the work

The panels are small — maximum 30 cm square — and finished with tiny brushes that allow minute detailing such as fur and whiskers. Read more about the painting or the technique, and see a list of recent exhibitions and publicity.